New Beginnings

For as long as I can remember, I have struggled with my weight. From elementary school onwards, I've been the chubby girl hiding in the back row of photos, dressing in dark clothes and learning that a personality will only get you so far in most things. Now, at 28 years old, I've decided that I no longer want to walk down this unhealthy path that will, no doubt, eventually lead to diabetes, heart disease, and even death. My mom, who has also struggled with her weight her entire life, is joining this journey with me.

Earlier this week, we went to Vanderbilt Center for Surgical Weight Loss in Nashville to spend an entire day learning about the different bariatric surgeries. After meeting with an insurance specialist, dietician and the actual surgeon, we decided to sign up for the gastric bypass procedure. Initially, we were more interested in the gastric sleeve, but the bypass seems to be a more successful procedure with better weight loss statistics. 

We learned that there is actually a fairly complicated set of tasks to complete before we are able to get surgery, but we are on our way! After we finish a few medical test and meet with a support group, we are scheduled to have our surgery in six months. That should be around in end of May 2016. 

Part of me does feel like I'm giving up and that I should have been able to push back the plate and get off my butt for exercise. However, my mom and I have both tried every diet out there and we simply cannot do it alone. I feel that this surgery will give us the fresh start we have been looking for.  Please wish us luck on our new journey and we will post updates as we go! 

Here's one of my favorite photos of my mom and I in our favorite place in the world--Cancun! She's crazy and my best friend and I couldn't think of anyone else I'd rather take this journey with! 

          Cancun August 2015

 Me Nov. 2015

Mom Nov. 2015